Potato
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Potato Insect and Pest Management for Market Growers
2:00pm-2:30pm

In this presentation we will share pest identification and management solutions for important potato insect pests and beneficials. We will discuss a range of pest management options that are appropriate for market growers.
Ray Rantz - Michigan State University
Zsofia Szendrei - Michigan State University

Potato Disease Management for Market Producers
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Dr. Willbur will focus on discussing current potato disease management issues for market growers including disease identification and management,  early and late blight concerns, and a discussion on weather creating agronomic challenges.
Jaime Willbur - Michigan State University

Carly Hendershot - Michigan State University

Irrigation Management and Efficiency in Potato Systems
3:00pm-3:30pm
Irrigation Specialists with the Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering at MSU will discuss irrigation management and efficiency in potato systems. Researchers are actively conducting research in Michigan on strategies for efficient irrigation and water management which is very important in potato production systems for optimal yield.
Younsuk Dong - Michigan State University
Lyndon Kelley - Michigan State University & Purdue University

Nematodes in Potato Systems - Is Compost a Solution?
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Quintanilla will cover an update on nematode management in potato production systems. Composting research trials in Michigan will be highlighted and discussed including early research on the  effect composted manure has on potato systems.
Marisol Quintanilla - Michigan State University

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